Alex Burnett | Relief Pitcher

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Burnett was designated for assignment Friday, but cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 25-year-old is no longer on the Cubs' 40-man roster. Mon, Jun 3, 2013 02:31:00 PM

Cubs designated RHP Alex Burnett for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Blake Parker on the 40-man roster. Burnett was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday and is expected to remain in the organization. Sat, Jun 1, 2013 01:55:00 PM

Cubs optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Iowa.

Burnett was claimed off waivers from the Orioles on Monday and made only one relief appearance for the Cubs. He should get another shot later this season. Thu, May 30, 2013 11:02:00 AM

Cubs claimed RHP Alex Burnett off waivers from the Orioles.

Burnett was designated for assignment by the Orioles last week to clear a roster spot for top pitching prospect Kevin Gausman. Burnett, 25, was sporting a 1.86 ERA and 8/1 K/BB ratio in 9 2/3 innings at Triple-A Norfolk and will pitch in middle relief now for Chicago. Mon, May 27, 2013 03:03:00 PM

Smyly underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery this past June and probably won't make his Cubs debut until somewhere around mid-to-late August in 2018, but this could prove to be a nice buy-low move for Chicago leading into the 2019 season. Smyly, 28, holds a 3.74 career ERA and 1.199 career WHIP in 156 major league appearances (85 starts). He also has an 8.7 career K/9.